Overview
- Aaron Rodgers re-signed on a one-year contract and is the Steelers’ clear starter, leaving Drew Allar, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard to compete for backup and development roles.
- Coach Mike McCarthy said the staff values all four quarterbacks and is hoping to expand the roster so the team can keep them together while they split practice reps.
- The Steelers used a third-round pick on Drew Allar and have begun a mechanical overhaul for him, signaling a commitment to long-term development even with Rodgers returning.
- Will Howard praised the chance to learn from Rodgers and has taken early second-team reps, but his lack of NFL game experience makes his roster spot the most vulnerable.
- Decisions over who stays will hinge on OTAs, the June minicamp, training camp and preseason play, with the team weighing practice-squad poaching risk and the cost of carrying four quarterbacks to other position depth.